5 On It: How many snaps will Tyrique Stevenson get against Packers?

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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

Leila Rahimi 0:03

It's time for five on Nailah Rahimi and Marshall Harris with Mark Grote. Bringing you five topics on their mind today. On Chicago Sports Radio 670 The Score. Number one.

Mark Grote 0:14

Bears cornerback Tyreek Stevenson's snap counts over the past four games are as follows. 33 snaps versus the Browns. 27 against the Packers, 18 at San Francisco, and zero snaps against the Lions. Thanks to the Tribune's Brad Biggs for totaling up those snap counts in a recent article. So, defensive coordinator Dennis Allen said this to reporters on Wednesday.

Unknown 0:36

There'll be a plan in place for Tyreek. We'll see how the game plays out. But I think all those guys have to be ready to play.

Mark Grote 0:43

How many snaps do you think Stevenson will get Saturday against the Packers?

Marshall Harris 0:48

I'm still trying to figure this out.

How many snaps has Tyreek Stevenson played in recent games?

Marshall Harris 0:51

Because this is the quintessential question at this time of year in the National Football League. Who's healthy? How healthy are they? Are they more effective being partially healthy than the next guy? And that's the calculus that is constant. We've had to deal. We have had to deal with it all season long for the Bears because of Jalen Johnson and the like. So I find it very curious that a healthy Tyreek Stevenson was not a factor in the game against the Lions on purpose. Like it's one thing if he wasn't a factor because he's out there. But on purpose? That's what makes this so confusing. And like there's a quote from Jace Leisure. Dennis Allen says Tyreek Stevenson can still be a factor. What the hell happened behind the scenes here?

Marshall Harris 1:41

Is that the question that you're led to believe? Because healthy bodies, especially ones who are vets on your team, who are of the current regime, you'd think would be part of this, right?

Leila Rahimi 1:53

Well, my question is this. And this is how I answer the question of like how many snaps he'll actually get this week. How many interceptions has Tyreek Stevenson had this year? One. He has forced a couple of fumbles and recovered a couple of fumbles. But I don't think Tyreek Stevenson was ever going to be above Jalen Johnson on the depth chart.

Marshall Harris 2:18

No, and I think now it's him versus Nashawn Wright.

Leila Rahimi 2:21

And Nashawn Wright generates turnovers. They're both lacking in coverage. Neither one of them is all pro or a pro bowler. Probably not even a Pro Bowl alternate. And that's one of those guys led the league in takeaways.

Marshall Harris 2:34

Yeah.

What factors influence Tyreek Stevenson's snap count against the Packers?

Leila Rahimi 2:35

So if you got the guy who led the league in takeaways and you know your defense is leaky at best, you got to go with the guy who at least gives you a chance on a 50-50 ball.

Marshall Harris 2:43

Well, in front of the score, Caitlin Sharkey had this quote as well around the same time yesterday. Dennis Allen on Tyreek's low snap count. I think when the season started, none of us thought Nashawn Wright would be playing the way he has. Part of his playing the hot hand. And wasn't that an actual discussion point among the coaching staff? And the player said that they were told that once Jalen Johnson became healthy enough to play. So they're following their message there.

Leila Rahimi 3:10

to answer the question about how many snaps, I could see him getting 10 snaps. I could see certain packages, whatever, somebody needs a blow, however you want to put it. Because you've got to have your guys, knowing the way the Bears play, you've got to have your guys at full strength in the fourth quarter, because that's how it feels like this game, like most Bears-Packers games. Take Ben Johnson out of the equation. Most Bears-Packers game, they come down to the fourth quarter.

Marshall Harris 3:31

Well, empty the clip in the playbook, right?

How do injuries affect player performance and snap counts in the NFL?

Marshall Harris 3:33

Yes. Both if you're the offensive play caller and if you're the defensive caller. So, go ahead... Throw it all out there. Please don't do as many fake blitzes because Jordan Love is going to check down on those even when they're real. He's going to find the open man. That's all I ask. You know I love an unhinged blitz out of the secondary. I love an unhinged safety blitz. I love an unhinged quarter blitz. I love a double safety blitz. But I don't know that Saturday is the time to do it.

Leila Rahimi 4:00

You know what I love? Four-man pressure. Let's see if we get some.